Cable Internet Providers and TV Companies in 50171, IA


In 50171 there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 79.00% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

This page contains all Cable internet providers in 50171, IA.

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50171, IA Availability Maps

 

Cable Internet Service Provider in 50171

Windstream | Cable

Availability:

79.00%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 50171 are not shown.

 

50171 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 50171 is cable internet available?

50171, IA map of cable internet availability
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Cable is available in 79.00% of 50171. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in 50171 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in 50171?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 50171.

50171, IA map of the fastest cable internet speeds
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Cable Internet Speed Key

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The average 50171 home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.00% of residents can get.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 50171?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50171 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.10% of 50171 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.20%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50171 homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50171, along with details on where in 50171 and at what speeds.

Windstream Cable in 50171, IA

Windstream cable coverage

About 79.00%, or 2,122 people, have Windstream cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50171 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50171.

 

Windstream cable download speeds

Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50171. Versus other cable providers in the area, Windstream cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50171. The fastest plan anyone in 50171 can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 50171 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 50171. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream cable upload speeds

In 50171 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream cable. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 50171 cable providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50171 is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Windstream's 50171 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

50171 Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50171 or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in 50171 compare to the rest of Iowa?

Cable internet speeds in 50171 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 79.00% in 50171.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50171 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
500278.22%
502420.69%
5222234.08%
5020755.23%
5015354.94%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5011270.05%
5026866.70%
5025173.95%
5257779.98%
52595100.00%

What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

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